The exponent of prime number 883 is 1. Adding 1 to that exponent we get (1 + 1) = 2. Therefore 883 has exactly 2 factors.

Factors of 883: 1, 883

Factor pairs: 883 = 1 × 883

883 has no square factors that allow its square root to be simplified. √883 ≈ 29.7153159

How do we know that 883 is a prime number? If 883 were not a prime number, then it would be divisible by at least one prime number less than or equal to √883 ≈ 29.7. Since 883 cannot be divided evenly by 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, or 29, we know that 883 is a prime number.